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Dr. Kubick is Deputy Director of the National Center for Religious Freedom Education, and a Research Fellow in Bioethics and Medical Conscience at the Religious Freedom Institute. He just published a book on a Transplanting the Womb: A Catholic Bioethical Analysis with Catholic University Press. Andrew joins Deacon Harold today as we also look into Soulful Psalm 94:16-17

Join Steph and guest Rev. Graham Glover as they talk about the role of Christians in the civic realm, Christians and voting, and how Christians can influence government and civil issues beyond the polls.   Bio: Rev. Graham B. Glover is the Senior Pastor of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church and School in Gainesville, FL and a Chaplain (Major) in the US Army Reserve, where he is assigned to the Strategic Initiatives Group at the Office of the Chief of Chaplains in the Pentagon. Additionally, Rev. Glover serves as the Chaplain Fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington, DC.  A native of Gainesville, Glover received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion from the University of Florida. Afterwards, he went to work for his alma mater as a lobbyist, representing UF to the Florida Legislature. He began his studies at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO in 1998. While there, he spent a year studying at Westfield House and Cambridge University in Cambridge, England. He completed his vicarage at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Carbondale, IL. After receiving the Master of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary, Rev. Glover moved back to Gainesville to continue his graduate studies in Political Science at the University of Florida, where he received a Master of Arts degree. He was later called to be the pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Chiefland, FL. In January 2008, Glover joined the US Army as an Active Duty Chaplain, with assignments at Fort Stewart, Georgia; Schweinfurt, Germany; Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; Schofield Barracks, Hawaii and at the Pentagon, where he served as the inaugural Government Affairs Officer for the Army Chief of Chaplains. Chaplain Glover deployed to Iraq from 2009-2010 in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn.  Pastor Glover's wife, Alison, is also a native of Gainesville, and they have two children: HannahGrace and Graham, Jr. “Gray". Resources: Email us at friendsforlife@lcms.org LCMS Life, Health and Family Ministries: lcmslife.org For resources on the family: lcmslife.org/family Not all views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

It's Wednesday, August 14th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Nicaragua detained a dozen Roman Catholic leaders Authorities in Nicaragua continue to crack down on religious leaders in the country. Police detained a dozen leaders of the Roman Catholic Church recently. Police arrested one of the priests while he was preparing to ordain several deacons and told him he did not have permission to do so. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has been cracking down on dissent. One bishop faced over 20 years in prison for criticizing the regime.  Nicaragua is ranked 30th on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.   Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Middle East-N. Africa most religious New data from Pew Research revealed how important religion is to people around the world and how often they pray. The most religious places were in sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East-North Africa region. The least religious places tended to be in Europe and East Asia.  People in sub-Saharan Africa were among the mostly likely to say religion is important to them with most being Christian or Muslim. Latin Americans were the most likely to pray daily. The United States was slightly below average on daily prayer. And people in European nations were the least likely to say religion is important to them. Psalm 9:17 warns, “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” Trump tells Musk: After assassination attempt, “I'm more of a believer” Tech billionaire Elon Musk  interviewed former President Donald Trump for nearly two hours Monday night on X, formerly known as Twitter. Musk said the conversation has garnered one billion views. He endorsed Trump after the failed assassination attempt on the former president.  The two discussed immigration, inflation, the assassination attempt, and Trump's political agendas. If re-elected, Trump said one of his first acts would be to close the Department of Education and move education back to the states. Trump also said it was a miracle he was still alive after the assassination attempt. Listen. TRUMP: “The bigger miracle was that I was looking in the exact direction of the shooter. And so it hit -- it hit me at an angle that was far less destructive than any other angle. So, that was the miracle. That was …” MUSK: “Yeah!” TRUMP: “For those people who don't believe in God, I think we got to all start thinking about that. I'm a believer. Now, I'm more of a believer.” Campus Faith Alliance affirms student religious free speech Last week, the Religious Freedom Institute announced the launch of a new student initiative, the Campus Faith Alliance. The new initiative seeks to promote religious freedom and freedom of speech on college campuses.  David Trimble, the president of the Religious Freedom Institute, told The Christian Post, “People of faith are increasingly pushed to the margins of American society, and this marginalization is occurring with even greater intensity on public university campuses. “Religious freedom says, ‘I can disagree with you even on life's most important questions while still respecting your dignity.' This message needs to be relearned on many campuses today, and the Campus Faith Alliance can be a vehicle for such renewal.” Kansas, Idaho, and Missouri fighting Abortion Kill Pill Back in June, the U.S. Supreme Court threw out a lawsuit that challenged the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the abortion kill pill. However, several states are still fighting to restrict the drug. Kansas, Idaho, and Missouri are renewing the challenge in the coming weeks.  Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said, “We are confident, as the case begins moving again, we will prevail. It is likely that this case may end up back at the Supreme Court. It is a question of major national importance.”  Small rise in inflation; Small rise in stocks Wholesale inflation rose less than expected last month. The producer price index measures the prices that producers pay for goods and services before they reach customers. That index rose by only  0.1% compared to June. Wholesale prices reflect a broader slowdown in price increases.  U.S. stocks rose in response to the news. The S&P 500 was up 1.5% yesterday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.9%. And the Nasdaq Composite was up 2.2%.  Olympic gold medalist sings Gospel song at press conference And finally, another Paris Olympian praised God after winning a medal. Last Friday, Germany's Yemisi Ogunleye won gold in the women's shot put  with a throw that spanned 65 feet and 6 inches. She slipped and fell on her first attempt due to rainy conditions. However, she said she overcame the setback with God's help, encouraging herself by singing a Gospel song. Listen to her sing it again for reporters. REPORTER: “Yemisi, is it true you sing in the Gospel Choir?” OGUNLEYE:  “Yes.” REPORTER: “What song was going through your head tonight?” OGUNLEYE:  (laughs) “So, after falling, I went back to my seat, and I sang a song. It means ‘I almost let go.' It goes like this. (laughs) “I almost let go. I was quite at the edge of a breakthrough, but couldn't see it. The Devil really had me, but Jesus came and grabbed me. He held me close so I wouldn't let go. God's mercy kept me so I wouldn't let go. “So, I'm here today because God kept me. I'm alive today only because of His grace. Oh, He kept me. God kept me. God's mercies kept me so I wouldn't let go. “That was the song that I was just singing at the time. (clapping) “After seeing where the shot landed, and I knew it's hopefully gonna be enough for the gold medal, I just went on my knees and said, ‘Thank you, Jesus.'” 1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”  Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Wednesday, August 14th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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In this episode, FPE Director David Iglesias talks with Dr. Eric Patterson, President of the Religious Freedom Institute, about his broad and varied life experiences. He has served in the Air Force, plays music professionally, has been the dean of a law school, serves as a White House Fellow, and is a noted author and just war theory scholar.  Three Things is a production of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics & Economics. 

The Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett is the Director of Cardus Faith Communities at Cardus, Canada's faith-based think-tank. He also serves as Senior Fellow at the Washington, DC-based Religious Freedom Institute. He is an ordained deacon in the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in the Eparchy (Diocese) of Toronto and Eastern Canada. Fr. Deacon Andrew served as Canada's first Ambassador for Religious Freedom and Head of the Office of Religious Freedom from 2013 to 2016 in the department of Global Affairs Canada. He is a leading commentator on religious freedom and conscience rights in Canada. He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from the University of Edinburgh in the U.K. as well as degrees in history from McGill and Dalhousie universities in Canada. Cardus Faith Communities: https://www.cardus.ca/research-library/faith-communities/ Special Guest: Andrew Bennet.

Religious institutions are increasingly threatened with lawsuits, smear cam­paigns, hostile media coverage, adversarial legislation, aggressive government administrative action, and more. Our friends at the Religious Freedom Institute will share strategies to help churches, Christians schools and ministries to remain faithful to their core convictions, identity, and mission.

Religious institutions are increasingly threatened with lawsuits, smear cam­paigns, hostile media coverage, adversarial legislation, aggressive government administrative action, and more. Our friends at the Religious Freedom Institute will share strategies to help churches, Christians schools and ministries to remain faithful to their core convictions, identity, and mission.

While technology moves ahead with seemingly lightning speed, it's sad to say that in the realm of religious freedom, we as a culture are moving backwards. This week, the Religious Freedom Summit wrapped up in Washington, DC. One of lead participant was Eric Patterson, president of the Religious Freedom Institute in the nation's capital. He spoke to Lighthouse Faith podcast just before the summit began, but already knew what the pressing issues would be. The basic human right to worship how you want, to live out your faith is under assault. In fact, worldwide we are worse off than we were 15 years ago. In Nigeria, Christians are being slaughtered. In China, the Communist regime is trying to mold faith in Jesus into a subservient of the party line. Even in Muslim majority countries, if you don't practice the type of Islam that's acceptable, you could be ostracized, or even killed. What's at stake here is what it means to be human. No one can take that away, but the evil in this world is trying its best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 1-16-24 Eric Patterson, President of the Religious Freedom Institute, joins us for a discussion around places in the world to keep an eye on, where religious freedom is under attack Father Richard Simon helps us understand the history and holiness behind the Holy Name devotion

What involvement should Christians have with war, in general? Is there a biblical case for Christians to participate in the military, given that it could mean bombing innocent civilians? After all, didn't Jesus command us to love our enemies and “turn the other cheek”? We are asking Dr. Eric Patterson, the President of the Religious Freedom Institute, to share about his research related to a Christian perspective on war and peace, and everything in between.

What involvement should Christians have with war, in general? Is there a biblical case for Christians to participate in the military, given that it could mean bombing innocent civilians? After all, didn't Jesus command us to love our enemies and “turn the other cheek”? We are asking Dr. Eric Patterson, the President of the Religious Freedom Institute, to share about his research related to a Christian perspective on war and peace, and everything in between.

The October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, and Israel's response to it, has raised anew questions about the morality of warfare. Throughout their long history, Christian thinkers have not had one mind about these questions, but the majority of them have adhered to the just war tradition. This tradition acknowledges that “political authorities are responsible for promoting the good and deterring evil,” as Eric Patterson puts it. That responsibility may involve waging war. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I'm talking to Patterson about how war can be just. I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Eric Patterson, Ph.D., is president of the Religious Freedom Institute and scholar-at-large and former dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He previously served in the United States military and at the U.S. State Department. He has authored and edited numerous books on the ethics of war, most recently, A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition, published in October by Baker Academic. ————— This episode of the Influence podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Momentum Training Series. Momentum Training Series will help you become more effective in your ministry, whether you are a new volunteer or a seasoned leader. The series covers topics such as including children with disabilities, teaching lessons that last, leaving a spiritual legacy, and cultivating a Spirit-empowered kids ministry. For more information about Momentum Training Series, visit MomentumTrainingSeries.com.

Just War theory is one of the most significant contributions of Christianity to the world. On a recent episode of Breakpoint This Week, Dr. Eric Patterson, president of the Religious Freedom Institute and a political scientist who has done extensive work on the subject, discussed how the Just War tradition can help us think through the atrocities of Hamas and the retaliation by Israel. In fact, Patterson's new book, entitled A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition, is among the best primers available on Just War theory.    In our conversation, Dr. Patterson argued that governments have a God-given obligation to defend the innocent. As he put it,    "There's a whole superstructure in the Bible on certain principles. One is governance. God created the family as a unit of governance. He created the Church as a unit of governance within its sphere. And we know in the Old and the New Testament, such as in Romans 13, there's a principle of government authority to protect and defend. The Bible has a lot to say about vocations, including those called the security and foreign policy vocations: Nehemiah, Joseph, in the New Testament, centurions and others. And so, there's never a teaching in the Bible that Christians are supposed to step outside of those public service vocations to protect and defend." Still, some Christians who take seriously Jesus' command to love their enemies have a hard time seeing how that should play out when it comes to nations at war. Ultimately, it is the command to love our neighbors that grounds the Christian responsibility, of both individuals and governments, to oppose evil through proper channels of authority. The love of our enemies, which Christ commanded, should inform how we oppose evil. In as much, Dr. Patterson argues, intentions matter:    "I think what the Just War tradition helps us with is looking at Israeli politics, looking at leaders and things and asking the question, 'Is the reason you're doing this out of love of neighbor, love of country, or have you strayed over this line where you are full of hate and what you really want to do is out of wrath, out of hatred, out of bitterness?'" When the enemy is dehumanized, Patterson argues, the war devolves away from justice. Of course, Hamas has never seen Jews as fully human. Israel, on the other hand, has placed itself under the obligations of international law, which has been shaped by the Christian Just War tradition. They've committed to be proportional in their response, though that is not measured mathematically. They've committed to distinguish between civilians and combatants, though that does not mean they are responsible every time a civilian is killed. They've committed to treat prisoners humanely and to wage war with a view toward peace in the end.     These commitments impose a heavy burden on those who fight, and they stand in direct contrast to Hamas, Boko Haram, ISIS, or the Taliban. Their way of waging terror and warfare comes, in the words of Philos Project founder Robert Nicholson, from “drinking from a different ideological well” of radical Islam.   Dr. Patterson put it,    "The reason that we've had a half dozen coups in West Africa in the past three years is because governments there, and often friendly Christians and Muslims working together, are so dispirited that the West and Western-supported governments have not been able to stop the black flag of Islamic State in West Africa. We see this with the Taliban and others. I think we have a lot of examples of this type of ruthless, violent Islamism that justifies violence against its neighbors."  Everyone, including Muslims, suffers at the hands of radical Islam. Ideas have consequences. Bad ideas have victims.  Christians have a different view of people, of our friends and of our enemies. We believe in justice and in peace, and most importantly, in the Prince of Peace. May His judgment come swiftly—and may Christians bear faithful witness until then.    This Breakpoint was co-authored by Kasey Leander. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.  

John Stonestreet sits down with Joel Rosenberg and Eric Patterson to discuss the war in Israel.  Joel Rosenberg is the host and executive producer of THE ROSENBERG REPORT, the only weekly, prime time news and commentary show about Israel on any American news channel. It launched on October 6, 2022 and airs at 9pm eastern Thursday nights on TBN, the world's most-watched Christian TV network. Joel and his wife, Lynn, are dual U.S.-Israeli citizens and live in Jerusalem. Eric Patterson, Ph.D. serves as President of the Religious Freedom Institute. Patterson is past dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University and a Research Fellow at Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs, where he previously served full-time. Patterson has provided briefings and seminars for multiple government agencies, including France's Ministry of Defense, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, U.S. Naval War College, U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, the U.S. military academies, and many others.    Additional Resources  The Rosenberg Report All Israel News All Arab News The Joshua Fund _______ Religious Freedom Institute A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition by Eric Patterson _______ Breakpoint: The Atrocities of Hamas and the Reality of Evil Breakpoint: Moral Clarity and the Attack on Israel Breakpoint This Week: The Attack on Israel Breakpoint: Barbaric Norms: Hamas, Israel, and Just War Breakpoint: A Critical Error Breakpoint: The Hard Stats on Palestinian Viewpoints

Eric Patterson, Ph.D. is President of the Religious Freedom Institute and past dean of the Robertson School of Government at Regent University and a Research Fellow at Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs. Patterson's interest in the intersection of religion, ethics, and foreign policy is informed by two stints at the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. He has significant government service, including over twenty years as an officer and commander in the Air National Guard and serving as a White House Fellow. Ray Bradley, is a father of four, Boston Red Sox fan, and lifelong waterman who has surfed almost every major break across the Hawaiian Islands, his areas of inquiry lie at the intersection of theology, narrative anthropology, and the sociocultural implications of religious practice on individual and collective flourishing in the context of postmodernity, mimetic theory and the emerging culture of self-invention.Website: religiousfreedominstitute.orgBook: A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition, Christian Foundations and Practices

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 10-5-23 Drew takes us through today's headlines in a quick News Roundup Eric Patterson from the Religious Freedom Institute explains the grim happenings in the Nagorno-Karabakh region - where a growing genocide of the Armenian people is taking place Fr. Nicholas Federspiel tells us about his unique prison ministry of bringing Saint Faustina's Diary to inmates, and teaching them about Divine Mercy

This week (September 20th ) on The Open Door, panelists Jim Hanink, Mario Ramos-Reyes, and Valerie Niemeyer will discuss religious freedom. Our special guests are Andrew Kubick and Nathaniel Hurd, both of the Religious Freedom Institute.Kubick is Deputy Director, National Center for Religious Freedom Education, and a Research Fellow in Bioethics and Medical Conscience. He has a Ph.D. in Bioethics from the Pontifical Athenaeum Regina Apostolorum. He has published in The Catholic Journal on Religious Freedom and Health Care, Dignitas, Ethics & Medics, National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly, Public Discourse, and St. John Paul II Journal of Bioethics. Nathaniel Hurd is Director of the North America Action Team and Senior Fellow for Public Policy for the Religious Freedom Institute. He holds a Masters of International Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. Hurd worked as Senior Policy Advisor for the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. In addition to advising Senators and Representatives, he directed hearings, monitored elections in Europe, and represented the United States with the United Nations and World Bank. He has spent time overseas with many survivors of violence who were forced to flee from their homes.The questions for our visitors include the following. Feel free to suggest others!What led to your interest in, and professional commitment to, religious freedom?Why should governments have a special regard for religious freedom? Isn't it sufficient to secure civil liberties?Do you have a working definition of religion?Do you recognize a right not to profess a religion?Many see religion as a private affair and are willing to recognize it as such. Does religion, properly understood, have a public dimension? If so, what follows?How is it that religion often becomes entangled with nationalism?Should Christians advocate for the religious freedom of Muslims? Of Buddhists?A noted liberal scholar, the late John Rawls, contends that treating one's faith as the overarching good of one's life is a form of fanaticism. Indeed, he identifies St. Ignatius Loyola as a fanatic. How would you respond to Rawls?In today's world, is the secular state a political safe haven for religious freedom?What are the prospects for religious freedom in Pakistan, Nigeria, and China?

It's a special Independence Day edition of the SRMS! On today's show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell welcome Catholic historians Kevin Schmiesing and Dr. Matthew Bunson to talk about the role of Catholics in the Revolutionary Era. Thomas Farr from the Religious Freedom Institute discusses the foundational principle of Freedom of Religion in our Constitution. And our legal analyst Ken Craycraft examines the idea of individual rights in light of Catholic Social Teaching.

On the latest episode of Giving Ventures, host and DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett talks with Mark Rienzi, president and CEO of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty; Kelly Shackelford, president and CEO of First Liberty; and Eric Patterson, president of Religious Freedom Institute. Listen in to hear what their groups are doing to advance […]

On the latest episode of Giving Ventures, host and DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett talks with Mark Rienzi, president and CEO of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty; Kelly Shackelford, president and CEO of First Liberty; and Eric Patterson, president of Religious Freedom Institute. Listen in to hear what their groups are doing to advance religious liberty at home and abroad.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: Catholic bishops are asking their flock to support what's called the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. The Biden Administration, however, has ripped the proposal. Last year, at the Southern border, there were more than 2 and a half million illegal migrant crossings and more are expected this year, with the end of Title 42. Today, the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas was grilled about what his department plans to do. Meanwhile, a new report says more than 5,000 Christians were killed last year in Nigeria. President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Eric Patterson, joins to share what is behind the violence and kidnappings and whether anything is being done to put a stop to it. And a public school system in Virginia is banning a high school teacher from including Bible verses in her email signature. The teacher has filed a lawsuit. The president and founder of Liberty Counsel, which is representing the teacher, Mat Staver, joins to share what Bible verses the teacher tired to include and what were some examples of email signatures to which Loudon County officials did not object. Finally this evening, Pope Francis has introduced an age limit for voting in synods and the elections of major Eastern Rite leaders. EWTN News Executive Editor and DC Bureau Chief, Dr. Matthew Bunson, joins to tell us more about the apostolic letter and what it means. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Is there liberal opposition to what is going on, even in a more diverse India with a raucous democratic tradition? Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.  In this episode, we discuss how and why, across the complex region of South Asia, majorities are convinced that minorities are a threat. South Asia is a region of some two billion, but right-wing politics and religious majoritarianism, the arms of the state and the media, are coming together to threaten democracy and the health and longevity of states. The politics of hate in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is fuelling, and feeds off, religious majoritarianism. Nirmal Ghosh hosts Farahnaz Ispahani, a former journalist, former member of Pakistan's parliament, and currently a senior fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington DC, and Salil Tripathi, author, journalist and member of the Board of PEN International.   Highlights (click/tap above): 1:40 Why Pakistan is the worst among "religious majoritarian states" in South Asia; add to that a "nuclear-armed Pakistan with an economy in free fall" 3:40 On the history and similar trajectory in Bangladesh and also, how "the liberal Pakistani used to look up to India for its democratic roots and tradition, when now… if you're Muslim, you can't be safe in India." 9:05 How the religious right and the political right have come together to make the majority feel they're under threat from the minority 12:16 How this trend is happening, as our guest expert offers daily life examples in India 17:15 On how the media in these South Asia countries could amplify divisions Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani Follow Asian Insider with Nirmal Ghosh every fourth Friday of the month: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- Discover more ST podcast channels: In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there liberal opposition to what is going on, even in a more diverse India with a raucous democratic tradition? Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.  In this episode, we discuss how and why, across the complex region of South Asia, majorities are convinced that minorities are a threat. South Asia is a region of some two billion, but right-wing politics and religious majoritarianism, the arms of the state and the media, are coming together to threaten democracy and the health and longevity of states. The politics of hate in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is fuelling, and feeds off, religious majoritarianism. Nirmal Ghosh hosts Farahnaz Ispahani, a former journalist, former member of Pakistan's parliament, and currently a senior fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington DC, and Salil Tripathi, author, journalist and member of the Board of PEN International.   Highlights (click/tap above): 1:40 Why Pakistan is the worst among "religious majoritarian states" in South Asia; add to that a "nuclear-armed Pakistan with an economy in free fall" 3:40 On the history and similar trajectory in Bangladesh and also, how "the liberal Pakistani used to look up to India for its democratic roots and tradition, when now… if you're Muslim, you can't be safe in India." 9:05 How the religious right and the political right have come together to make the majority feel they're under threat from the minority 12:16 How this trend is happening, as our guest expert offers daily life examples in India 17:15 On how the media in these South Asia countries could amplify divisions Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani Follow Asian Insider with Nirmal Ghosh every fourth Friday of the month: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- Discover more ST podcast channels: In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there liberal opposition to what is going on, even in a more diverse India with a raucous democratic tradition? Synopsis: Each fourth Friday of the month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the biggest global talking points with expert guests.  In this episode, we discuss how and why, across the complex region of South Asia, majorities are convinced that minorities are a threat. South Asia is a region of some two billion, but right-wing politics and religious majoritarianism, the arms of the state and the media, are coming together to threaten democracy and the health and longevity of states. The politics of hate in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka is fuelling, and feeds off, religious majoritarianism. Nirmal Ghosh hosts Farahnaz Ispahani, a former journalist, former member of Pakistan's parliament, and currently a senior fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington DC, and Salil Tripathi, author, journalist and member of the Board of PEN International.   Highlights (click/tap above): 1:40 Why Pakistan is the worst among "religious majoritarian states" in South Asia; add to that a "nuclear-armed Pakistan with an economy in free fall" 3:40 On the history and similar trajectory in Bangladesh and also, how "the liberal Pakistani used to look up to India for its democratic roots and tradition, when now… if you're Muslim, you can't be safe in India." 9:05 How the religious right and the political right have come together to make the majority feel they're under threat from the minority 12:16 How this trend is happening, as our guest expert offers daily life examples in India 17:15 On how the media in these South Asia countries could amplify divisions Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Hadyu Rahim and Fa'izah Sani Follow Asian Insider with Nirmal Ghosh every fourth Friday of the month: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Follow Nirmal Ghosh on Twitter: https://str.sg/JD7r Read Nirmal Ghosh's stories: https://str.sg/JbxG Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Asian Insider videos: https://str.sg/wdcC --- Discover more ST podcast channels: In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL --- Special edition series: True Crimes Of Asia (new): https://str.sg/i44T The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we delve deeper into the struggle of being an Ahmadiyya in Pakistan. We understand what makes an Ahmadiyya Muslim, their beliefs and customs? And what role does the community, representing perhaps 0.2 percent of Pakistan's 208 million population, play in Pakistan's politics, a democracy that has seen the Ahmadi, a religious minority boycotting the elections for over three decades?What does their boycott tell about the role religion has played in Pakistan's nationalist politics? And to help us do this, we are joined by a well-known Pakistani writer based in Washington, D.C. Farahnaz Ispahani. Besides writing for national and international papers, Ispahani has also worked at ABC News, CNN and MSNBC as a journalist. A senior fellow with Religious Freedom Institute, a former member of Pakistani parliament, and a media advisor to then President Asif Ali Zardari, Ispahani has vociferously advocated for the rights of the minorities. Listen in!

As the year ends, we take a look at some of the biggest threats to religious freedom with Steve Rasche of Religious Freedom Institute including Christian persecution in Nigeria. We also revisit with Nicole Caruso on dressing with the 'feminine genius' in mind as we ring in the New Year! Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily reflecting on the Blessed Mother! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Nathaniel Hurd of Religious Freedom Institute joins to discuss a shocking report released this month on the countless attacks against pro-life Americans including pregnancy centers and Catholic churches. Despite the ongoing attacks, pro-life work continues in our post-Roe world including the USCCB's Walking with Moms in Need! Kat Talalas and Chelsy Gomez join sharing all the work being done to help and support vulnerable moms choose life. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Florida leaders are cracking down on abortion. FL state representative Anthony Sabatini joins us to talk next steps for Florida in the fight for life. Mallory Carroll of Susan B. Anthony Pro-life America shares details about the new federal 15-week limit on abortion introduced in the Senate. Nathanial Hurd of the Religious Freedom Institute warns that attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and churches are far from over. We'll hear from him about a new investigative report. Prudence Robertson Speaks Out against Joe Scarborough's recent blasphemous and ridiculous claims that pro-life people of faith are “heretics.” Danielle Nicholson is a mom and social worker. In this week's Pro-life Focus, she shares that choosing life gave her a fresh start, and owes much of her success to the maternity home that she turned to. EWTN Pro-life Weekly with Prudence Robertson airs every Thursday night at 10 PM ET and re-airs on Sundays at 10:30am ET and Tuesdays at 1:30pm ET.

It's Thursday, September 15th, A.D. 2022. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldeview.com) By Jonathan Clark China restricts Christians online China's new “Administrative Measures for Internet Religious Information Services” went into full effect earlier this month. Over the past six months, China has been rolling out the new restrictions to limit individuals and institutions from sharing religious information online. For months now, house churches have had their WeChat accounts destroyed and their websites taken down. China sees Christianity as a threat and has been trying to sinicize the church by injecting Chinese nationalism and socialism into its teaching. Under the new laws, only organizations with a “Internet Religious Information Service License” can share online preaching and religious content.  In Acts 5, the high priest asked the apostles, “‘Did we not strictly command you not to teach in [Jesus'] name?' ... But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: ‘We ought to obey God rather than men.'” 50 million slaves worldwide The new Global Estimates of Modern Slavery report found about 50 million people worldwide were living in modern slavery last year. Twenty-eight million people were in forced labor and 22 million in forced marriages. That's 10 million more people in modern slavery now than in 2016. Women and children are still the most vulnerable. Asia and the Pacific is the region with the most people living in forced labor or forced marriages. However, as a proportion of the population, the Arab States have the most people living in modern slavery. Poll: Upcoming election a referendum on Biden A recent Rasmussen poll found voters view the upcoming midterm elections as a referendum on President Joe Biden instead of being about individual candidates and issues. Forty-six percent of likely voters view the midterms as a referendum on Biden; 40% are more concerned with individual candidates and issues; and 14% are undecided. The “undecideds” must be living in a cave. Republicans were more likely than Democrats or Independents to view the election as a referendum on Biden's agenda.  Americans spend more on taxes than food, clothing, & medical care New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found Americans spent more on taxes last year than they did on food, clothing, and health care combined. In 2021, the average household spent $15,495.28 on food, clothing, and health care while spending $16,729.73 in taxes to federal, state and local governments. U.S. abortion terrorists have attacked 63 pro-life groups A new report by the Religious Freedom Institute found pro-abortion activists in the U.S. attacked at least 63 pro-life organizations across 26 states since the leak of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.  Perpetrators have also attacked over 30 churches since the Supreme Court leak. The attacks have included firebombing, vandalism, and deadly threats. Nathaniel Hurd, senior fellow for public policy at Religious Freedom Institute, told CBN News the government has been silent in response to these attacks.   HURD: “In terms of headquarters-level, the leadership from the FBI and the Department of Justice and from the Department of Homeland Security, for the most part, has been silence.” West Virginia legislature protects babies from conception Now that the West Virginia legislature passed an abortion ban, the only abortion mill in West Virginia has stopped killing babies, reports LifeNews.com. Republican Governor Jim Justice is expected to sign it soon. The West Virginia legislature has passed a bill to ban abortions, protecting babies starting at conception. West Virginia will become the 16th state to ban abortions. Alliance Defending Freedom's letter to 50 U.S. Senators On Tuesday, Alliance Defending Freedom sent a letter to all 50 U.S. Senators on behalf of over 2,000 churches and ministries. The letter calls on Senators to oppose the deceptively titled “Respect for Marriage Act.” The act would not only enshrine faux same-sex marriage into federal law but would also threaten the religious liberty of Americans who hold Biblical views on marriage. The letter states, “Our view of the distinct nature of men and women, the union of a husband and wife, and the blessing of any children born into a marriage, should not be erased from or punished under our laws.” U.S. Christians to fall below 50% by 2070 And finally, a new study from Pew Research estimates the number of self-identified Christians in the U.S. could fall below 50% by 2070 if recent trends continue. In the 1970s, about 90% of Americans identified as Christian. Since the 1990s, many Americans have been switching their religious identity to atheist, agnostic or “nothing in particular.”  In 2020, 64% of Americans identified as Christian; 30% identified as religiously unaffiliated; and 6% identified with another religion. Romans 11:4-5 reminds us, “But what does the divine response say to him? ‘I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.' Even so then, at this present time, there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Thursday, September 15th, in the year of our Lord 2022. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Michael Guest, U.S. Representative for 3rd District of Mississippi, reflects on the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and discusses the need for stronger border control. Nathaniel Hurd, Director of the North America Action Team for the Religious Freedom Institute, overviews RFI's new report detailing attacks on pro-life Americans. Joy Stockbauer, FRC's Policy Analyst for the Center for Human Dignity, explains why rhetoric often used by the abortion lobby is misleading. David Closson, FRC's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, overviews the harm to religious liberty that would result if the Senate passes the misnamed Respect for Marriage Act and discusses the Vice President's recent comments on abortion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Pope Francis in his Angelus address on Sunday honored an Italian missionary sister who was killed by Islamist terrorists in Mozambique. Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace on September 11, the pope said: “In this moment of prayer, it is dear to me to remember Sister Maria de Coppi, Combonian missionary, killed in Chipene, Mozambique, where she served with love for almost 60 years.” “May her witness give strength and courage to Christians and all the people of Mozambique.” Sister Maria de Coppi was shot and killed last week as terrorists ransacked and burned the Catholic mission where she served in Mozambique's Diocese of Nacala. The Italian priests and sisters who served at the mission were able to evacuate 68 students who were living at the mission before the church, boarding houses, rectory, and school were destroyed in the five-hour attack on the night of September 6. Sister Maria was about to flee with the other missionaries when she turned back out of concern for the 12 female students who had stayed behind at the mission, according to the pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252263/pope-francis-honors-nun-killed-by-islamist-terrorists-in-mozambique A new report from the Religious Freedom Institute quantifies and analyzes the many reported incidents of violence against pro-life people and entities since May and offers recommendations for government officials on how to respond. The RFI concluded that conditions remain in place for more attacks against pro-life entities and people to occur in 2022 and into 2023. According to data compiled by CNA, at least 32 Catholic churches in the United States have been vandalized with a clear pro-abortion motive since the May leak, along with at least 50 pro-life pregnancy centers. Taking a broader view, the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has tracked some 164 total attacks against Catholic entities across 37 states and the District of Columbia since May 2020. The report recommends that pro-life organizations devote more resources to security and security training for staff and volunteers, invest in relationships with law enforcement agencies, and step up their insurance. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252249/report-assesses-threats-to-religious-pro-life-americans-following-overturn-of-roe-v-wade The political group CatholicVote is inviting Christians nationwide to pray a novena asking for Saint Michael's intercession amid the growing number of attacks targeting churches and pro-life pregnancy centers in the United States. The novena will begin on September 20 and conclude on September 29, the feast of the archangels. Catholics who “pledge to pray” online will receive access to the novena prayers and an email reminder each day to pray. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/252258/catholicvote-to-hold-saint-michael-novena-in-defense-of-churches-pregnancy-centers Today, the Church celebrates Blessed Apollinaris Franco, a Spanish Franciscan who evangelized covertly in Japan in the 17th century and was burned at the stake by authorities in Nagasaki. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/blessed-apollinaris-franco-592

On today's program: Michael Guest, U.S. Representative for 3rd District of Mississippi, reflects on the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and discusses the need for stronger border control. Nathaniel Hurd, Director of the North America Action Team for the Religious Freedom Institute, overviews RFI's new report detailing attacks on pro-life Americans. Joy Stockbauer, FRC's Policy Analyst for the Center for Human Dignity, explains why rhetoric often used by the abortion lobby is misleading. David Closson, FRC's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, overviews the harm to religious liberty that would result if the Senate passes the misnamed Respect for Marriage Act and discusses the Vice President's recent comments on abortion. Episode Resources: Tell the U.S. Senate to not redefine marriage. Download FRC's 30-Day Prayer Guide for a spiritual awakening in America's schools. Register for Pray Vote Stand Summit, September 14-16 in Atlanta! Explore FRC's resources on life and human dignity. Check out The Washington Stand, FRC's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. Join Stand on the Word, FRC's two-year journey through the Bible! Connect with Tony on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Gettr, and Gab. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1521/29

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The world mourns as Buckingham Palace confirmed the longest serving monarch in British history and supreme head of the Church of England, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away today at age of 96. Longtime Catholic writer based in London, Joanna Bogle, joins to tell us about the mood in the country right now, as Britons and the world say good-bye to the world's longest reigning monarch. President Joe Biden and the First Lady reacted to the news of the passing of the queen, saying: “In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her.” Meanwhile, former news anchor, Kari Lake, believes she can be the next governor of Arizona. Her opponent is Arizona's Secretary of State, Katie Hobbs. And the Synodal Way members in Germany gathered today for the 4th Synodal Assembly in Frankfurt. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about the Synodal Way meetings. Finally this evening, a new report assesses the threats against pro-life people and organizations following the overturning of Roe v Wade. Director of the Religious Freedom Institute's North American Action Team which took the lead on this report, Nathaniel Hurd, joins to share why RFI commissioned this report. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

The Supreme Court handed down a victory for religious liberty in the case Carson v. Makin.  The court rejected a policy in Maine that excluded faith-based schools from private-school choice programs.  Ed Stetzer sits down with Religious Freedom Institute's Eric Patterson to talk about this case and the efforts being taken to defend our religious liberties in the culture.

After a horrific terror attack during Pentecost Sunday Mass in Nigeria that left over 90 people dead, Stephen Rasche of Religious Freedom Institute joins to discuss the real threat of persecution and violence against Catholics in the region--and what we might do to help those suffering. With the summer months upon us, fashion expert Nicole Caruso joins with a look at her new book, Worthy of Wearing: How Personal Style Expresses our Feminine Genius. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily for Trinity Sunday! Catch the show every Saturday at 7amET/5pmET on EWTN radio!

Co-hosts Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Director of the Conscience Project, and Father Benedict Kiely, founder of Nasarean.org, discuss the increasing violence by Islamist groups against Christians in Nigeria. Their guest is Stephen Rasche, Senior Fellow for International Religious Freedom in Conflict Regions at the Religious Freedom Institute and author of The Disappearing People: The Tragic Fate of Christians in the Middle East. Rasche draws on his deep experience with humanitarian aid work in Iraq, to explain Nigeria's current situation and sound a warning about its possible future.

Co-hosts Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, Director of the Conscience Project, and Joan Desmond, Senior Editor at the Register, discuss religious freedom and persecution in South and Southeast Asia with Professor Paul Marshall, the Wilson Distinguished Professor of Religious Freedom at the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University. Paul also heads the South and Southeast Asia program at the Religious Freedom Institute and is a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, as well as the author and editor of more than 20 books on religion and politics, including the best-selling survey of religious persecution worldwide, ‘Their Blood Cries Out.'

In this episode of ‘Students Talk Security', Dr. Farr, the leading expert in the interconnection between international religious freedom, human rights, and United States National Security will discuss his work on the implications rights internationally have on defense and security domestically. His work has led to not only scholarship and legislative and State Department action, but to the creation of the Religious Freedom Institute, the leading scholarly institution on global religious freedom. Dr. Farr and I will be discussing this argument for increased emphasis on religious freedom in U.S. foreign policy, its implications within policy itself, and its usage in current issues of national security. Interviewee: Dr. Thomas Farr Interviewer: Maura Brennan

Chuck Holton, freelance reporter for CBN News, shares the latest on Ukraine and Russia. Eric Patterson, Executive Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute, calls for the U.S. and European Union members to hold Russia accountable for its religious freedom violations in Ukraine. Mike Berry, Vice President of External Affairs for First Liberty Institute, discusses the Biden administration asking the U.S. Supreme Court for permission to continue punishing Navy SEALs who have religious objections to the DOD's vaccine mandate. Travis Weber, FRC's Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, sounds the alarm on Democratic leadership in Congress hijacking Ukraine aid to push their progressive agenda. David Closson, FRC's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, describes today's events as Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei declares his country the “Ibero-American Pro-Life Capital.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

On today's show: Chuck Holton, freelance reporter for CBN News, shares the latest on Ukraine and Russia. Eric Patterson, Executive Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute, calls for the U.S. and European Union members to hold Russia

Many of the religious communities that call Iraq home have suffered from conflict and displacement in recent decades. The civil war in Iraq in the 2000s led large numbers of Christians and other small religious groups to flee the country. Between 2014 and 2019, many religious communities in the north suffered horrifying atrocities under ISIS—including what the United States in 2016 formally declared as a genocide against Yazidis, Christians, and Shi'a Muslims.Today we are joined by USCIRF Chair Nadine Maenza and Jeremy Barker, Senior Program Officer and Director of the Middle East Action Team for the Religious Freedom Institute. Our discussion focuses on the current state of religious freedom in Iraq; in particular, for Iraq's beleaguered religious minority communities. 

In recent years, Algerian authorities have shown more hostility towards religious minorities, forcibly closing dozens of Protestant churches and prosecuting Ahmadiyya Muslims for gathering without authorization for the purposes of worship. Algerian courts are also increasingly enforcing Algeria's blasphemy and anti-proselytization laws, targeting Christians, Muslims, and free thinkers. USCIRF recommends that the U.S. Department of State include Algeria on its Special Watch List for engaging in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom. The State Department is scheduled to release its list of designations in November.  Miles Windsor, who covers North Africa and the Middle East for the Religious Freedom Institute, joins us today to expand upon the religious freedom situation in Algeria. 

Jim Bennett from the Religious Freedom Institute, Discussing the Job Market.

What if Afghanistan had made religious freedom a top priority? For decades, U.S. foreign policy largely has been “aggressively secular” – in contradiction to the framework for our nation set in place by the Founders. Thomas Farr, president of the Religious Freedom Institute, explains why supporting religious freedom in every nation is vital to national security here in America.

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 8-31-21 Lt. Col. Darin Gaub gives some insight on the withdrawal from Afghanistan Eric Patterson from the Religious Freedom Institute talks about what happens to the Christians left behind in the country All show notes at What’s Happening in Afghanistan - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden set a deadline for the US withdrawal of Afghanistan for tomorrow, and already the US military is coming under fire as the last planes fly out. Tonight, after two decades, America's final moments in Afghanistan are unfolding. Some Republican lawmakers are not going to be satisfied by hearings and investigations into what happened. Congressmen Andy Harris and Ralph Norman's resolution is the first to call for a Biden Administration official to be impeached - Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Former State Department Official and Executive Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Eric Patterson joins to give his take on what is playing out in Afghanistan and why he compares it to the Iran hostage crisis of the late 1970s. Officials in China are asking the Biden Administration to offer positive guidance to the new Taliban rulers in Afghanistan. Author Gordon Chang, joins to share what "positive guidance" implies and what he thinks it says about China's relationship with the Taliban. And, at least one person is dead and more than a million are without power as Hurricane Ida pummels Louisiana. Finally this evening, tomorrow, the summer pilgrimage of the Diocese of Rome to Fatima, led by Cardinal Vicar Angelo De Donatis comes to an end. Father John D'Orazio, from the Diocese of Rome joins from Fatima, Portugal to tell us more about this pilgrimage. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden set a deadline for the US withdrawal of Afghanistan for tomorrow, and already the US military is coming under fire as the last planes fly out. Tonight, after two decades, America's final moments in Afghanistan are unfolding. Some Republican lawmakers are not going to be satisfied by hearings and investigations into what happened. Congressmen Andy Harris and Ralph Norman's resolution is the first to call for a Biden Administration official to be impeached - Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Former State Department Official and Executive Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Eric Patterson joins to give his take on what is playing out in Afghanistan and why he compares it to the Iran hostage crisis of the late 1970s. Officials in China are asking the Biden Administration to offer positive guidance to the new Taliban rulers in Afghanistan. Author Gordon Chang, joins to share what "positive guidance" implies and what he thinks it says about China's relationship with the Taliban. And, at least one person is dead and more than a million are without power as Hurricane Ida pummels Louisiana. Finally this evening, tomorrow, the summer pilgrimage of the Diocese of Rome to Fatima, led by Cardinal Vicar Angelo De Donatis comes to an end. Father John D'Orazio, from the Diocese of Rome joins from Fatima, Portugal to tell us more about this pilgrimage. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Religious freedom is under attack not only in the United States, but around the world. Has the U.S. government been effective in helping vulnerable religious minorities? What has the Church done to protect the persecuted? Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, director of the Conscience Project, and Joan Desmond, senior editor at the Register, speak with Tom Farr, president of the Religious Freedom Institute. Learn in this episode about the plight of religious minorities in places like China and the Middle East and what actions must be taken by our government, the Church, and each of us to support our brothers and sisters.

On today's show, hosted by Joseph Backholm: Jeremy Barker, Senior Program Officer and Director of the Middle East Action Team for the Religious Freedom Institute, discusses President Biden's speech regarding the evacuations in Afghanistan and the

We have seen a significant deterioration in religious freedom conditions in South Asia in recent years. Blasphemy cases, forced conversions, attacks on houses of worship, hate speech, and violence targeting religious minorities are among the long list of religious freedom concerns in the region—particularly in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Farahnaz Ispahani joins us to expound upon the myriad of concerns in the region. She is a former member of Parliament in Pakistan, and is currently a Public Policy Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center and a Senior Fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute. Read more about USCIRF's policy recommendations for all countries mentioned in this episode in the 2021 USCIRF Annual Report

With the dire situation unfolding in Afghanistan as the Taliban seizes hold of major cities, Dr. Grazie Christie turns to Religious Freedom Institute's Vice President Eric Patterson for a real look at what is happening and what we as Catholics can do to help those suffering, especially the persecuted Christians. Dr. Scott Hahn also joins with a look at his latest book, 'The Decline and Fall of Sacred Scripture: How the Bible Became a Secular Book,' and the work Dr. Hahn is doing with priests and seminarians to combat this trend. Father Roger Landry also offers an inspiring homily to prepare us for this Sunday's Gospel. Catch the show every Saturday at 7am/5pmET on EWTN radio!

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices. The White House calls the high cost of prescription drugs a crisis. And President Biden is demanding change. Meanwhile, estimates say the Taliban now control roughly two-thirds of Afghanistan. Executive Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Eric Patterson, shares whether this take over is moving quicker than expected. On Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans want the public to know about the proposed new agriculture taxes, immigration reform and the expansion of the IRS's capacity in the Democrat-backed $3.5 trillion human infrastructure bill. Earlier this week, the Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill which includes a non-discrimination clause. President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, Dr. Ryan Anderson, shares how the non-discrimination clause will impact religious freedom. Finally this evening, for nearly 25 years, an organization in Europe has promoted the beauty and dignity of the family through Catholic social teaching. The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe began in 1997. President of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe, Vincenzo Bassi, joins to tell us about the work his organization does. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Chris is joined on this episode by David Trimble, Vice President for Public Policy and Director of the Center for Religious Freedom Education at the Religious Freedom Institute. David breaks down the 9-0 Supreme Court decision in Fulton v. Philadelphia, and then shares some religious freedom concerns with the infrastructure bill presently in the Senate.

‘Rape, Slavery, Murder' in Nigeria. A genocide of Christians may be under way in Africa. Religious Freedom Advocate Sounds Alarm on Christian Genocide This week on Register Radio, we talk to Eric Patterson Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute about the violence. And then, Register Senior Editor, Joan Frawley Desmond tells us the incredible story of the late Ann Miller, a mother of 10 adult children who became a Carmelite nun.

‘Rape, Slavery, Murder' in Nigeria. A genocide of Christians may be under way in Africa. Religious Freedom Advocate Sounds Alarm on Christian Genocide This week on Register Radio, we talk to Eric Patterson Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute about the violence. And then, Register Senior Editor, Joan Frawley Desmond tells us the incredible story of the late Ann Miller, a mother of 10 adult children who became a Carmelite nun.

‘Rape, Slavery, Murder' in Nigeria. A genocide of Christians may be under way in Africa. Religious Freedom Advocate Sounds Alarm on Christian Genocide This week on Register Radio, we talk to Eric Patterson Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute about the violence. And then, Register Senior Editor, Joan Frawley Desmond tells us the incredible story of the late Ann Miller, a mother of 10 adult children who became a Carmelite nun.

Father Deacon Andrew Bennett served as Canada's first (and so far, only) Ambassador for Religious Freedom from 2013-2016.  He joins us to discuss his time as a diplomat championing religious liberty, the duty for governments to defend this essential human right, and how the future of religious freedom will ultimately depend on the faithful having the courage and the capacity to truly understand and publicly live out the truths of the Gospel.Fr. Dcn. Bennett currently serves as Senior Fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington, DC, and Director of the Religious Freedom Institute and Faith Community Engagement at Cardus in Ottawa, Canada. 0:00 - Introduction2:45 - The vision for an Office of Religious Freedom6:00 - Stationery, furniture, Prime Minister's support - getting the Office off the ground5:30 - Assessing the global state of religious freedom - where to begin? 8:05 - Government restrictions and social hostility - the religious freedom litmus test 13:10 - The delicate diplomatic dance of outreach to freedom's worst offenders16:00 - Friends in the fight for freedom - Canada, the United States and Europe19:50 - Why prioritize religious freedom?25:15 - Meanwhile, back at home - religious freedom and freedom of conscience in Canada29:30 - Getting your own house in order first29:50 - Fundamental freedoms - inherent within us or gift of the State?35:30 - Threats to religious freedom on the home front today41:30 - Religious freedom and the challenges of COVID47:10 - An opportunity for the laity48:25 - Hope for the future (and a powerful story of Christian witness amidst persecution)53:35 - ConclusionIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting Crown and Crozier with a tax-deductible donation by clicking here:  DONATEDocuments/Websites Referenced:Father Deacon Andrew BennettCardusReligious Freedom InstituteShahbaz BhattiOffice of International Religious Freedom (USA)United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (UCIRF)Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief (United Nations)Canadian Charter of Rights and FreedomsBerkley Centre for Religion, Peace and World Affairs (Georgetown University)A Closer Look at How Religious Restrictions Have Risen Around the World (Pew Research) Dignitatis Humanae - Declaration on Religious Freedom (Vatican II)Dr. Brian Bird, "The ban on in-person worship continues in BC." Vancouver Sun, 1 January 2021 This podcast has been edited for length and clarity.Support the show (http://missionoftheredeemer.com/crownandcrozier/)

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: In the Oval Office, President Joe Biden met with the top four Congressional leaders to discuss his controversial “Infrastructure Plan” that calls for massive spending along with tax increases on corporations. House Republicans have voted Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney out as Chair of the party's conference. Former Florida Republican Congressman and current Director of the American Center for the Political Leadership at Southeastern University, Dennis Ross, joins to share his thoughts on the ouster of Representative Cheney as chair of the GOP conference. Meanwhile, President of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), Father Peter Vaccari, shares what the Catholic Church's position is in the Israel-Palestine conflict. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is affirming the US commitment to religious freedom around the world. Director of the Middle East Action Team at the Religious Freedom Institute, Jeremy Barker, joins to discuss how the Biden administration is doing so far. Finally this evening, a recent story in the Wall Street Journal says Catholic schools are losing students at record rates and hundreds are closing. President and Founder of the Cardinal Newman Society, Patrick Reilly, shares his reaction and whether he was surprised or worried by the report. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Join Museum of the Bible for a thought-provoking conversation between two career-long champions of religious freedom, Dr. Tom Farr, president of the Religious Freedom Institute, and Ken Starr, former US solicitor general, about Starr's new book, Religious Liberty in Crisis: Exercising Your Faith in an Age of Uncertainty. The conversation will lead the audience through an understanding of America's rich tradition of religious liberty, discuss current crises threatening that bedrock freedom, and offer practical insights about taking a more active role in advancing liberty's cause.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: In the White House Rose Garden, President Joe Biden announced new measures to curb deadly gun violence. During his inauguration speech, the president spoke about his eagerness to work with both parties in Congress. However, Senate Republicans say so far it's been the Democrats way or the highway. Meanwhile, Protests continue in Myanmar, following the military coup earlier this year. Vice President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Eric Patterson, joins to remind us how the military takeover began and what the status of the government leaders who were in place before the coup is. Today is also the World Day for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention. The Vatican has joined Harvard University to sponsor a three day online symposium on abuse prevention and treatment. Associate Professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Katharina Fuchs, joins to tell us about the recent international webinar. And finally this evening, lawmakers in Arkansas have overridden the veto of a bill that prohibits gender-transitioning procedures for children. Washington D.C. Correspondent for Catholic News Agency, Matt Hadro, joins to talk about Arkansas overriding the governor's veto and whether he was surprised that Governor Asa Hutchinson vetoed the bill in the first place Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

On EWTN News Nightly tonight: The White House announced Monday it has dispatched several top officials to Mexico and Guatemala to get what many call “the crisis” at the Southwest border under control. Many children are stuck in government buildings with nowhere to go. Dozens of House Democrats are backing a resolution to expel Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene from Congress. However, the congresswoman claims that this latest attempt to get her expelled from Congress is a form of spiritual warfare, and she says she can beat it with the help of her faith. A report says the United States and several allies are set to announce sanctions on China over what US officials are calling a genocide of Uyghur Muslims in the country. President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Dr. Tom Farr, joins us to share his thoughts on the sanctions against the Chinese officials. In Rome, Pope Francis met with the Pontifical Filipino College today to mark 60 years of its foundation. Rector at the Pontifical Filipino College in Rome, Father Gregory Gaston, joins to explain what struck him the most about the Holy Father's message today. And finally this evening, lawmakers in Arkansas passed a measure known as the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act to protect medical conscience and religious freedom in health care. Among those who testified in a hearing in favor of the measure was Executive Director of the Christ Medicus Foundation, Louis Brown. He joins to tell us what the measure says and why he testified about its importance. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

Support this podcast via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/crossingfaiths). Matt and John catch up with their friend Father Deacon Andrew Bennett, Canada's former--and first ever-- Ambassador for Religious Freedom. Bennett now serves in multiple capacities including with Cardus (Canada's only faith-based think tank) and the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington, D.C. Special Guest: Fr. Dn. Andrew Bennett.

The environment we find ourselves in after 9/11 has made it very difficult for our community to simultaneously continue living an Islamic life and meeting the demands of our daily existence. This atmosphere has given rise to what can only be called a liberal inquisition, the constant reminder that we should be defensive about our faith and that what we believe is somehow out of sync with modernity. In this febrile atmosphere, some have called for more radical action to affirm the faith of our families and community. If the next generation is to survive, maybe we need to more proactively build community institutions that nurture true conviction and assert more readily our priorities, free from the tedious scrutiny of wider society. This is where Muslims have engaged with the Benedict Option of Rod Dreher. To discuss the notion of a Muslim Benedict Option we speak with Ismail Royer, an activist and thinker from America, Royer serves as a Director at the Religious Freedom Institute, a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim On Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim - and direct questions: https://t.me/jcontact And access our archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/podcast/

In case you missed it in the news, President Trump recently signed an executive order on religious freedom in America and across the world. Eugene is joined by Daniel who is a professor of Political Science at Notre Dame and a Senior Associate Scholar at the Religious Freedom Institute to discuss the details.

Today’s show features: Gordon Chang, author of The Coming Collapse of China, on his op-ed “China Should Pay a Financial Cost for its Coronavirus Lies.” Dr. Paul Marshall, Professor at Baylor University and Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and the Religious Freedom Institute, on whether government restrictions on larger church gatherings violate religious freedom. Gordon Godfrey, Pastor of Marcus Pointe Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida, on his church’s televised Easter sunrise service at a local stadium. Travis Weber, FRC’s Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs, on court battles over whether abortion should be considered “essential” during stay-at-home orders. David Closson, FRC’s Director of Christian Ethics and Biblical Worldview, on what churches should consider as they decide whether to receive federal relief funds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

Dr. Grazie Christie and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer travel across the pond to discuss the latest on the coronavirus crisis with Father Benedict Kiely, Founder of Nasarean.org. Father discusses his own experience in isolation after travel to the States as well as how this virus is impacting the most vulnerable in Africa and the Middle East: the persecuted Christians. Tom Farr of the Religious Freedom Institute also joins with a look at how this pandemic is impacting religious liberty and conscience rights. Tom also discusses the plight of Christians in China where the coronavirus was first detected. Join Conversations with Consequences every Saturday at 5pm ET on EWTN radio! Resources: https://www.nasarean.org/ https://www.ncregister.com/blog/guest-blogger/pro-populo-becoming-a-desert-father-for-the-care-of-souls https://www.religiousfreedominstitute.org/thomas-farr

"Conscience, Relativism and Truth: The Witness of Newman" Archbishop Anthony Fisher, OP (Sydney) Response: Thomas Farr (President of the Religious Freedom Institute, Washington, D.C.) These talks were given as part of the Thomistic Institute Conference "Newman the Prophet: A Saint for Our Times" which was part of the official program for the canonization weekend of John Henry Cardinal Newman and held at the Angelicum in Rome on October 12, 2019. Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, He was born in Sydney on 10 March 1960. After graduating with first-class honours, Archbishop Fisher practised law at Clayton Utz in Sydney. He took leave from his legal job and backpacked around Europe to discern his vocation. Archbishop Fisher made his perpetual vows for the Dominicans on 18 February 1987, and was ordained a priest at Holy Name Parish, Wahroonga, on 14 September 1991.On 18 September 2014, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Anthony the ninth Archbishop of Sydney. His installation took place at St Mary’s Cathedral on Wednesday, 12 November 2014. In 2015, Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Fisher to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. He was also appointed an honorary member of the Pontifical Academy of St Thomas Aquinas. He has continued as a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Thomas Farr, He serves as President of the Religious Freedom Institute, a non-profit that works to advance religious freedom for everyone, both as a source of individual human dignity and flourishing, and as a source of political stability, economic development, and international security. A leading authority on international religious freedom, Dr. Farr served for 28 years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Foreign Service. In 1999 he became the first director of the State Department's Office of International Religious Freedom. He subsequently directed the Witherspoon Institute's International Religious Freedom (IRF) Task Force, was a member of the Chicago World Affairs Council’s Task Force on Religion and U.S. Foreign Policy, taught at the National Defense University, and served on the Secretary of State’s IRF working group. From 2008 – 2018 Dr. Farr was Associate Professor of the Practice of Religion and World Affairs at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. He also directed the Religious Freedom Project at Georgetown’s Berkley Center. A PhD in History from the University of North Carolina, Farr is a senior fellow at the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University. He serves as a consultant to the U.S. Catholic Bishops Committee on International Justice and Peace; on the boards of the Institute on Religion and Democracy, Christian Solidarity Worldwide-USA, and Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School; and on the boards of advisors of the Alexander Hamilton Society, and the National Museum of American Religion. Farr teaches regularly at the U.S. Foreign Service Institute.

In 2017 and 2018 the U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams required players to wear an LGBT rainbow on the national U.S.A. jersey. A Christian player declined to wear the jersey and thus did not play. Using soccer as a case study, Dr. Jennifer Bryson, the founder of Let All Play, will discuss the religious freedom issues at stake in the management of U.S. and international sports. She will also examine the manner in which the politicization of sports threatens America's civic fabric. Jennifer S. Bryson is the founder of Let All Play, a sports advocacy project. She is author of the 2019 report “Let All Play: Yes to Soccer, No to Politics” about the use of political symbols, such as the LGBT rainbow, on uniforms in international soccer. She wrote the current international CitizenGO petition to FIFA against use of political symbols in soccer. She worked previously at the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington, D.C. She has a B.A. from Stanford, an M.A. and a Ph.D. from Yale, and she is currently studying international sports law.

Your hosts Grazie and Andrea discuss religious freedom with Dr. Tom Farr and Ismail Royer of the Religious Freedom Institute. They discuss religious freedom in the United States from the perspective of the Catholic Church, particularly Vatican II and Dignitatis Humanae, and how Catholics are working to defend religious freedom in the world today. Helpful links: www.religiousfreedominstitute.org/ http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decl_19651207_dignitatis-humanae_en.html

This week, Amar talks with Ismail Royer  Director of the Islam and Religious Freedom Action Team for the Religious Freedom Institute. Ismail spent just over 13 years in prison, but dedicated himself to helping others when he was released over two years ago. Amar and Ismail talk about his conversion to Islam in the early '90s, his work with the Religious Freedom Institute, the importance of Religious Freedom and its history in the United States, and the unique positions of Muslims and Christians in Institutional Pluralism. They also talk about the purpose of truth in our society and how Christians and Muslims can work together. 

In this episode of Building the Future, Dan hosts Father Daniel Mode, a Catholic priest who serves the Archdiocese for the Military Services. Fr. Mode describes his life as a Navy chaplain, his love of flying, and his fellowship with the Religious Freedom Institute. Fr. Mode is also the author of a recent publication entitled “The Intersection of U.S. National Security Strategy and Religious Freedom.” Listen to the full podcast to hear more about Fr. Mode’s interesting career in military and religious life.

On December 11, 2018, House Resolution (H.R.) 390—the Iraq and Syria Genocide Relief and Accountability Act of 2018—became law. David Trimble and Nathaniel Hurd, two people who played a significant role in passing this bill, join Travis Wussow to discuss the almost two year battle to provide emergency aid to persecuted minorities in Iraq and Syria. They also discuss how this bill has been implemented since its passage and what hope we have for the situation on the ground. Guest Biography David Trimble is Director of the Center for Religious Freedom Education at the Religious Freedom Institute. He is also a Senior Fellow of the RFI Middle East and International Religious Freedom Policy Action Teams. He was formerly a principal at the leading D.C. firm of Van Scoyoc Associates. For many years, David has provided counsel to federal agencies, independent clients, and governments on such varied topics as international affairs, foreign policy, education, and religious liberty. Throughout his career, Mr. Trimble has provided leadership in the field of education – launching seminal programs and driving new policies and innovation. David holds a J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law, M.Div. from Southwestern Seminary, and completed substantial post-graduate studies at Baylor University and Southwestern. Nathaniel Hurd is a Senior Policy Advisor for the US Helsinki Commission. Hurd joined the Commission in October 2014. His portfolio includes international freedom of religion and humanitarian emergencies. Previously, he was Senior Policy Advisor for Conflicts & Disasters at World Vision and held similar positions at the International Rescue Committee and Mercy Corps. His 18-year career has mostly focused on international humanitarian and human rights crises, including those resulting from religious persecution, and his expertise includes the United Nations. Nathaniel has interviewed and spent time with many survivors of violence – in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Ethiopia, and Somalia – who were forced to flee from their homes and seek refuge in other countries as refugees or were internally displaced in their own. These survivors were from a cross-section of faiths and some were originally targeted for their faith. Nathaniel holds a B.A. in international relations from Hamilton College and Master's of International Affairs from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University. Resources from the Conversation Article | The Iraq and Syria Genocide Bill that just passed Congress One-pager | ERLC Supports Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act Article | House OKs Aid for ISIS survivors Bill Text | H.R. 390 Groups aiding Christians in Iraq and Syria: World Vision Samaritan's Purse Knights of Columbus | Christian Refugee Relief Fund Open Doors USA

What creates greater religious freedom and peaceful diverse societies? Many cultures and religious beliefs teach respect for people of different beliefs, yet we see persecution of religious minorities throughout South and Southwest Asia, from Hindu nationalists who persecute Muslims in India to radical Sunni Muslims who persecute Ahmadiyya in Pakistan. Christians also suffer discrimination and mistreatment in these regions and are the most persecuted religious group globally according to a study by the University of Notre Dame's Center for Ethics and Culture and the Religious Freedom Institute. Many thoughtful Muslims acknowledge that radical Islamism leads to terrorism and religious persecution. The reasons for its emergence are complex. What can be done about it?Join us for a discussion on fostering religious freedom and peace with Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, the President of Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacy & Dialogue, the 106th Bishop of Rochester, and the former Bishop of Raiwind in Pakistan, and Hussain Haqqani, former Pakistani ambassador to the United States and Senior Fellow and Director for South and Central Asia at Hudson Institute. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Hawkins and Travis Wussow welcome former Canadian Ambassador for International Religious Freedom, the Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett. Their wide-ranging conversation includes religious freedom in the context of diplomacy, Bennett's current projects with Cardus (the only faith-based think tank in Canada), and the Religious Freedom Institute in Washington. Bennett also services as a deacon in the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and he provides Matt (a Baptist) with some insight into that tradition. Cardus Law Convivium Magazine Comment Religious Freedom Institute Canadian Supreme Court denies religious freedom to Christian law school iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Tune in

Will Christianity survive in the Middle East? Dr. Kent Hill, Executive Director of the Religious Freedom Institute and former President of the Institute on Religion & Democracy, discusses this question with Providence Magazine's Depute Editor Mark Melton. Hill shares about the threats facing Christians in the Middle East and argues why it is so important to preserve the presence of Christians in the region. Read Kent Hill's article from the print edition of Providence, now available in full online: https://providencemag.com/2017/06/will-christianity-survive-in-the-middle-east-a-christian-perspective/

On this edition of Encounter, Katayoun Kishi, research associate at Pew Research Center and Kent Hill, Executive Director of the Religious Freedom Institute, discuss the US Department of State's most recent Annual Report on International Religious Freedom with host Carol Castiel.

A number of recent studies indicate that religious freedom improves economies, undermines religious-related terrorism, and promotes the long-term stability and civility of society, among other things. Regarding the first point, one recent article estimated the contribution of religion to the US economy to be $2.1 trillion per year. Sadly, though, there has been a dramatic downturn in these freedoms globally; and even in the United States – founded largely on such freedoms – we have seen an erosion of them. Since 84% of people worldwide follow a religion, and three-quarters of the world’s population – 5.1 billion people – live in countries with significant religious hostilities or restrictions, it’s important to consider this issue.Today we’ll be examining the benefits of religious freedom and challenge our listeners to seriously consider supporting it. We’ll be talking about this with Tom Farr, the President of the Religious Freedom Institute. Tom also directs Georgetown University's Religious Freedom Research Project, and is an Associate Professor at Georgetown's Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service.

Matthew Hawkins and Travis Wussow venture outside the office to downtown Washington, D.C., to talk about the international landscape of religious persecution, including an interview with our friend Kent Hill of the Religious Freedom Institute. World Summit in Defense of Christians Christian persecution focus of global summit – BP News PHOTOS: World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians Remarks by Vice President Pence at the World Summit in Defense of Persecuted Christians Religious Freedom Institute Special guest Kent Hill, Executive Director Kent Hill joined the RFI after six years as Senior Vice President at World Vision, one of the largest faith-based relief and development organizations in the world. He also served for eight years as Assistant Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), responsible for U.S. foreign assistance to Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and, subsequently, all USAID health programs worldwide. Earlier in his career, Dr. Hill was President of Eastern Nazarene College, and President of D.C.'s Institute on Religion and Democracy. Will religious minorities find true support among Muslim leaders? – ERLC.com

Matthew Hawkins and Travis Wussow venture outside the office to downtown Washington, D.C., to talk about the international landscape of religious persecution, ...

Matthew Hawkins and Travis Wussow venture outside the office to downtown Washington, D.C., to talk about the international landscape of religious persecution, ...